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Re: Europa-List: Re: Arplast Propeller problems

Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re: Arplast Propeller problems
From: Peter Zutrauen <peterz@zutrasoft.com>
Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2019 14:38:29
wow.... that really doesn't sound very robust.
-Pete
A239

On Mon, Jan 7, 2019 at 2:33 PM Matt Dovey <mattdovey@hotmail.co.uk> wrote:

>
> I have a Arplast  VP50 inflight adjustable. I had the same problem. I
> changes batteries. Checked voltages, etc. In the end I had to replace the
> motor and the gearbox. Once replaced no problem.
> The operation manual says not to operate without the engine running. The
> motor is not designed to operate without the airloads on the propeller "The
> propeller is designed to work whilst running. If the pitch is regularly
> changed whilst the propeller is
> stationary undue stress will be placed on the electrical and mechanical
> control systems. We do not
> recommend the propeller is run from limit to limit unnecessarily as this
> shortens the motor life e.g.
> before flight. DO NOT CYCLE TO PRE-FLIGHT TEST"
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=486803#486803
>
>


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